Product Description: Black Onyx Gemstone-
Onyx is a variety of Chalcedony, a member of the Quartz family with a hardness of 7. Its crystal system is hexagonal (trigonal). Onyx is defined as a banded chalcedony in which the lines of banding are parallel. Black Onyx is often made by dying gray chalcedony in various ways.
Meaning: Onyx comes through Latin, from the Greek, meaning claw or fingernail. With its flesh tone color, onyx can be said to resemble a fingernail.
Color: Onyx comes in many colors, each caused by an impurity within a base of Quartz. The main properties of Onyx can be inferred from its color.
Source: Sources of Onyx include India, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Birthstone: Onyx is an accepted birthstone for February and mystical stone for the month of December.
Metaphysical Properties: Onyx is stone of inner strength and enhances one’s endurance and persistence. It is an excellent stone to carry in conflicting situations to maintain cool.
Black Onyx is black, opaque and shiny. In its solid black form, Onyx is the most traditional black gemsto